RFQ-171-260000000409-2 | 511/26239.CAK; Fort Custer Training Center Signage

The solicitation RFQ-171-260000000409-2 issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) seeks bids for signage installation at the Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta, Michigan, with work spanning multiple locations within the facility. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via the SIGMA VSS electronic portal, with no physical submissions allowed unless pre-approved. The award will be based on best value using a trade-off methodology, where price competes against non-price factors such as technical approach, quality of personnel, management plans, past performance, financial resources, and business integrity, with veteran preference considerations for qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract will require compliance with ASTM, ANSI, UL, AWS, AISC, and other industry standards for materials, fabrication, welding, and installation. All work must be performed at the job site, with inspections and final acceptance occurring on-site under the supervision of the Owner’s Field Representative and Professional. The contractor must submit shop drawings, product data, samples, operation and maintenance manuals, and certified payroll records, and is responsible for all testing, inspections, and correction of defective work at their own expense. Performance is required within 270 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with materials stored on-site or off-site under strict conditions to prevent damage, requiring labeling with manufacturer details, compliance certifications, and protection from weather and contamination. Packaging must ensure materials remain in original sealed containers, off the ground, and properly identified. The contractor must comply with Michigan residency requirements, ensuring at least 50% of project workers are Michigan residents for at least one year prior to employment, and adhere to state and federal laws including the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and debarment prohibitions. Special requirements include providing security and fire watch services when systems are compromised, implementing dust control measures during site work, and furnishing bonds for performance and payment. Submissions must include a completed Bid Summary Form, bid bond, qualified disabled veteran representation, Michigan business certification, asbestos attestation, and non-collusion affidavit, with electronic submissions limited to two files under 25 MB each. While no official contract type is specified, no pricing data, CLINs, or contract value are provided in the solic